to US 421. This route was designed for use by tourists traveling between the attractions north and south of the mouth of the Cape Fear. Emergency Route Stumpy Point - Rodanthe: This is an emergency service, which provides an alternate means of connecting the north end of Hatteras Island to the mainland. It runs only on an as-needed basis, which typically occurs after a hurricane washes out NC 12 near the Oregon Inlet. When in operation, usually six departures from each terminal are scheduled per day, and normally only essential vehicles and local residents may use the service. It is a 1.75-hour, fare-free, crossing. The route connects NC 12 to US 264 West. The Stumpy Point and Rodanthe ferry terminals were constructed in 2002 and 2001, respectively. Tolls The Ferry System today relies heavily on taxpayer subsidies, resulting in a one-way car toll of only $5 for the Cape Fear route and $15 for the Cedar Island and Swan Quarter routes. In recent years, the rough economy has forced the state to consider adding and increasing tolls so one-way car tolls for the Neuse River route would be $3; The Cape Fear River, Pamlico River, Currituck Sound and Hatteras routes would be $7; and the Cedar Island and Swan Quarter routes would be $25. The Department of Transportation has also considered tolling the Bonner and Dare Bridges and the legislature has created the North Carolina Turnpike Authority in an attempt to raise revenues. As of the end of the 2014 legislative session, however, it appears as though none of the ferry or bridge toll increases will take place. References External links NCDOT Ferry Division Home page NCDOT Cedar Island Ferry movie Ferry companies of North Carolina Ferries of North Carolina